Total Crime Rate
34.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Allington Place area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 327 local areas in Lewes .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Allington Place (BN8 4RF) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 14.4% lower than the Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Allington Place (BN8 4RF), the main crime hotspot is near Bannisters Field. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bannisters Field | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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